Bad news, Falcons part ways with significant draft capital in order to land their next franchise quarterback

Several reports have indicated that the Falcons are aiming to maneuver up in the NFL Draft to secure their preferred quarterback. This strategy is deemed highly favorable given the caliber of this year’s top quarterback prospects and the Falcons’ advantageous current situation. With a solid lineup and ample salary cap space, they have the flexibility to sacrifice significant draft assets to secure their next franchise quarterback.

However, this plan may face obstacles. It’s widely anticipated that the Bears will trade Justin Fields and select Caleb Williams as the first overall pick. Additionally, recent reports suggest that the Patriots intend to address their quarterback issue aggressively by both signing a veteran free agent and drafting a quarterback with the third overall pick.

While there’s a possibility that the Bears or Patriots could change their stance if presented with a compelling offer from a team further down the draft order like the Falcons, it seems improbable. This leaves the Washington Commanders as the only team in the top three open to trading.

Despite having other roster needs, acquiring a franchise quarterback is always a priority. Without one currently on their roster, the Commanders are unlikely to trade their pick unless they have reservations about the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft.

For Falcons fans hoping to land Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels, this development is disappointing but not unexpected. The scenario aligns with earlier expectations, underscoring the importance for the Falcons to have multiple strategies in place when addressing their quarterback situation.